What they do
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Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
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Biometrician, Biostatistical Consultant, Biostatistician, Research Scientist, Statistical Scientist
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Wages
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| Statisticians* |
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 27.12 |
$56,410 |
| 25% |
$ 30.48 |
$63,400 |
| Median |
$ 33.57 |
$69,830 |
| 75% |
$ 40.99 |
$85,250 |
| 90% |
$ 46.92 |
$97,590 |
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| Average |
$ 35.75 |
$74,360 |
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Industries of Employment
| Statisticians* |
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 34% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 12% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 8% |
- Insurance carriers and related activities
| 8% |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 6% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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- Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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- Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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- Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
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- Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
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- Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
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- Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
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- Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
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Projected Employment
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| Statisticians* |
| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
103 |
| 2030 employment |
136 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
2.8% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
11 |
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Education and Experience:
| Statisticians* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Master's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
| Extensive Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require
over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 29% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 58% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 13% |
| Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 0% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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- Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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- Analyze health-related data.
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- Prepare analytical reports.
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- Present research results to others.
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- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
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